WOMEX is the biggest conference of the global music scene - an international meeting place for a culturally diverse range of music genres. Every year, over 2,600 professionals from 90 countries (including 260 performing artists) take part in a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts as part of WOMEX, forming important connections to further touring and promotional activities.
Being a part of WOMEX is vital for Creative Scotland, as we go forward in our mission to develop innovative and sustainable ways of strengthening international collaboration, and to promote artistic and cultural exchange. The opportunity WOMEX provides delegates and showcasing artists is unmistakeable – a space for building international connections, and to be seen on the world stage.
WOMEX 2024
Taking place this year in Manchester, WOMEX 24 will bring 2,600 of the world’s music industry from 90 different countries to the UK with the aim of nurturing and promoting creativity and international recording, touring and promotional music opportunities.
The Horizons stage is a platform created to celebrate the diverse music that comes from Scotland, England, Cymru/Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland – helping talented artists gain international recognition on the world stage.
Showcasing artists
From Scotland, our showcasing artists are Amy Laurenson and Gnoss.
They're showcasing on the Horizons stage alongside:
- Balimaya Project | Gwenifer Raymond (England)
- Strange Boy (Ireland)
- Córas Trio (Northern Ireland)
- Cerys Hafana | N’famady Kouyaté (Cymru/Wales)
- Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet (Manchester)
A playlist of the Horizons stage artists can be listened to on Spotify.
Resources
Learn more about Scotland’s 2024 attendance – listen to our curated playlist, download our Meet the Delegates Guide and check out our Guide to Scotland’s folk and traditional music sector.